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C893 LGC

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,156 mi
Last recorded208,156 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC893 LGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 208,156 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 206,665 miles

Clutch worn

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 206,665 miles

Clutch worn

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Mar 2009 202,972 miles

Oil leak

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 202,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2008 195,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S AND N/S FRONT CHASSIS HAS JACKING DAMAGE

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2007 188,962 miles

NON STANDARD REAR EXHAUST FITTED

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S DOOR CORRODED. SMALL HOLE

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 188,962 miles

NON STANDARD REAR EXHAUST FITTED

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

O/S DOOR CORRODED. SMALL HOLE

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 176,266 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 176,266 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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C893 LGC is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,643 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C893 LGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C893 LGC is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 May 1986.

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